35 Things You Might Not Have Known About The Action Star #5: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung

1.  He was credited as Sammo Kam-Po Hung for Yes, Madam.
2. He was credited as Samo Hung for Wheels on Meals.
3. George Lucas wanted him to choreograph the fights in Star Wars
4. His name is spelt "Samo" but since it kept on being mispronounced as "Say-mo" another M was added to it.
5. He attended the same school as Biao Yuen,
6. He also attended the same school as Jackie Chan.
7. He ALSO attended the same school as Yuen Wah.
8. Together they make the three brothers
9. In a street fight someone shoved a broken Coke bottle up his mouth. 
10. That is how he got his scar.
11. He knows seven fighting styles.
12. Sammo is known for his infectious laugh and playful personality. He often breaks into impromptu dance moves or jokes on set, creating a joyful and collaborative atmosphere.
13. Sammo became a director due to a string of injuries early in his career. Unable to perform stunts, he took on directing roles, later finding success and acclaim.
14. Him and his two "brothers" all worked with Bruce Lee. Biao Yuen and Jackie Chan were his stunt doubles.
15. Sammo is actively involved in charity work, supporting organizations that focus on children's welfare, animal rights, and disaster relief.
16. He established the Hong Kong Action Stunt Guild Association to train and support stunt performers and preserve the legacy of Hong Kong action cinema.
17. Despite his fame, Sammo still performs many of his own stunts. From high falls to complex fight sequences, his dedication to practical effects is admirable.
18.  Sammo is considered one of the greatest action choreographers of all time. His innovative and realistic fight scenes have influenced countless films and martial artists.
19. Remember the person Bruce Lee fights in the beginning of Enter the Dragon?
    
20. Sammo began his film career as a child extra in Bruce Lee's "Fist of Fury." Bruce Lee's influence greatly impacted Sammo's fighting style and dedication to film.
21. Some of Jackie Chan's most popular films were directed by him. 
22. This includes:
23. Project A as the co-director.
24. Winners and Sinners..
25. Wheels on Meals...
26. My Lucky Stars...
27. Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars..
28. First Mission..
29. & Dragons Forever.
30. His fighting skills are so good that the crew of First Mission asked him to fight in the film.
31. His character is disabled in that film.
32. He starred in Enter the Dragon.
33. He also starred as the main character of Enter the Fat Dragon, a spinoff.
34. He appeared in the first Australian martial arts film.
35. He also choreographed it.